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DK03 UDT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,417 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,313 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,313 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,294 miles

1 exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various sections of front and rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various sections of front and rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2013

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes and brake hose ferrels greased preventing full inspection

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,896 miles

Both sills are covered, so am unable to check for corrotion.chassis in engine bay rusty, not holed.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,416 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,284 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DK03 UDT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 UDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 UDT registered?

DK03 UDT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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